SCUBA Emporium
16336 South 104th Avenue
Orland Park, IL 60467
Orland Park, IL 60467
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http://www.diverightinscuba.com| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 7082261614 |
| Virtual campus tour | Find more information on this website |
| Contact person name | Mike Pedersen |
| Contact person title | School Supervisor |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 7082261614 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education PADI Career Development Center Medic First Aid and EFR Training center |
| Date founded | 1974 |
| School accreditation | ACE |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 59,000 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 2 miles |
| Public transportation to campus | none |
| Student parking on campus | Yes, we have parking, and it is FREE |
| Campus size | 7,000 square feet |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | www.diverightinscuba.com |
| School visit availability |
Monday thru Friday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00PM |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Mike Pedersen 708.226.1614 mailto:mike@diverightinscuba.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 18 |
| Number of full time, female students | 0 |
| Total number of full time students | 18 |
| Number of part time, male students | 1,162 |
| Number of part time, female students | 402 |
| Total number of part-time students | 1,564 |
| Total number of male students | 1,180 |
| Total number of female students | 402 |
| Total number of students | 1,582 |
| Asian | 8% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| White | 70% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 75% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 10 |
| Other out-of-state student information | 15 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 15% |
| Number of countries represented | 4 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 85% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Divemaster: $1,106.75 Assistant Instructor: $2,031.88 Open Water Scuba Instructor: $3,355.88 CDC program for the 18 week course is $15,100.00 |
| Tuition refund policy |
100% before the course starts. Once the program starts the refund is based on the percentage of time spent. Such as, if a student takes half the course and needs to drop out, then they would get half the money back. as well as 100% of any none used application fees. |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Devin Sullivan |
| Financial aid contact title | School Supervisor |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 708.226.1614 |
| Scholarship list website | WWW.REEFoundation.org |
| Other requirements | we allow the student to pay as they go, some will pay it up front.. |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | VA classes are ongoing and we offer a spring and fall session. These are paid by G.I. Bill ® benefits. |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | once enrolled we send a letter. |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 1% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Grant from federal government | $15,100 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Grant from federal government | 1% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 0% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $0 |
| Loans | |
| Other loan program information | VA Assistance |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other veteran's benefits information | Some students have the program paid from the VA using their G.I. Bill®. This is a small number. |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Patrick Hammer |
| Admissions contact title | DEAN |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 708.226.1614 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| Number of male applicants | 11 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 11 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 11 |
| Number of female applicants | 1 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 1 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 1 |
| Total number of applicants | 12 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 12 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 12 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Other education requirements for admission | Students need 60 logged dives to enroll in the CDC program. |
| Admission is available | Spring, Summer, and Fall, for the CDC program. |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Application fee | N/A |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| Interview | Recommended, but not required |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Recommended, but not required |
| Other information about exams |
Each program has an exam. Student’s needs to score 75% or higher on each exam. |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, recommended, but not required |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Devin Sullivan |
| Admissions contact title #2 | staff |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Bryan Martinez |
| Admissions contact title #3 | Staff |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| To get a catalog | |
| Academic calendar | Find more information on this website |
| Grading system | Each program has an exam. Student’s needs to score 75% or higher on each exam. |
| Number of faculty on campus | 3 |
| Student faculty ratio | 4:1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 4 |
| Laboratory | 4 |
| Discussion | 4 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Devin Sullivan |
| Housing contact title | School Supervisor |
| Housing contact e-mail | |
| Housing phone | 708.226.1614 |
| Housing office website | www.diverightinscuba.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Bryan Martinez |
| Accessibility contact title | School Supervisor |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 708.226.1614 |
| Number of students with a disability served in a recent year | 0 |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Interpreters for the deaf | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Patrick Hammer |
| Career contact title | DEAN |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 708.226.1614 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 88% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 5% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |